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2015/10/12 17:34:37
Subject: Re:Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Those Scions are glorious! Lovely job all around, but the Scions are especially eye catching. Wish I had a squad for my own Praetorian force! 
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2015/10/12 17:46:16
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Thank you! I'm super proud of them. They're now very red!!!
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Oh wait, DarkTraveler777, yours is THAT Praetorian army? Oh boy, it's glorious. Wonder if I've bitz left to make you a squad up?
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A few episodes of Flash later...
(a subconscious choice - must be all the red)
I'm a sucky painter right now, essentially re-learning after a huge break. I'm going to be using largely bold colours and then dipping using Army Painter Quickshade (Dark Tone, for a dramatic look). Should enable me to actually get this army painted some time this century! I've lots of Genestealers and Tyranids to build, plus my Marines to resurrect too. I did a test Terminator using this red spray base and similar colours, and it was surprisingly good. So dipping it is, and maybe I'll get to play a game with a fully-painted army for the first time since second edition... :-/
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This message was edited 3 times. Last update was at 2015/10/13 01:13:33
 Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2016/10/11 14:26:24
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Wow I've not been here in a while! House move, new job, new roller Derby team. A lot has happened in a year!
So I have flu, proper minging flu. I'm using my recovery time to get my armies in order. I have finally modded up the Russian cheap ranks into my mechanised platoon!
Four 'Chimeras', one with dual Heavy Flamer (for LOLs, deterrent, and lack of Heavy Bolter bitz).
Then a Wyvern / Hydra (can swap weapon tips to the rocket pods to indicate Hydra, and use the ones shown for Medusa), a Leman Russ Eterminator, and two Leman Russ Executioners.
Not bad for £40 and some bitz from bitz seller sales, eh? Total cost is well under £60. They'll also being doing double duty in my Genestealer Cult army, and the Chimeras look a lot like the old LIMO in profile. How apt!
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This message was edited 4 times. Last update was at 2016/10/13 23:02:09
Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2016/10/12 13:52:08
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Growlin' Guntrukk Driver with Killacannon
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Wow! how have i missed this!
Some really amazing conversions there along with a great theme, really stunned by the scion conversions.
Loving what you've managed to do with the tanks, saw the thread but haven't seen many of the final product.
Will be watching with eager excitement!
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2016/10/12 14:43:49
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Guard Heavy Weapon Crewman
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Very impressive, i like not standart guard so much!
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2016/10/12 23:12:13
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Thanks guys! I made a bunch more turrets today, so I can swap up what tank is what for extra tactical/fun options. For total silliness a Deathstrike Missile from a Berocca-style tube! After the photo I did some more detailing on it and added skulls for extra silliness.
Yep, the Deathstrike is silly and crude but let's be honest, no-one owns one, they probably rarely use it, and this one was FREE. So now I can run some Kill Team games with it as an objective, gamble on it in a 40K game, and even bank on it as a legit tool in APOCKYCLIPS!
I need to get back on with the troops and actually finish them!
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2016/10/12 23:17:17
Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2016/10/12 23:57:22
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Deadly Dire Avenger
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That annihilator conversion is pretty great, and the troopers too. I think i might prefer your guys with the empire helmets to the classic pith helmet ones.
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2016/10/13 08:12:46
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Growlin' Guntrukk Driver with Killacannon
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 hahaha! i love it, brining over sized death to the enemies of mankind!
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2016/10/13 12:43:23
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Dakka Veteran
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You have inspired me, I have a company of Death korp, loads of new on sprue empire models and about 100 guardsmen second hand from ebay. They'll be getting a similar treatment.
Hopefully with results as good as yours
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I've been playing a while, my first model was a lead marine and my first White Dwarf was bound with staples |
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2016/10/13 13:37:29
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Loving this plog, such great ideass
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2016/10/13 22:32:20
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - 12 October - Big troops update
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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So pleased you're all enjoying the blog. Thanks for the kind words. Now: a tank painting update!
I started on a test scheme using one of the Russes, one of the Chimera hulls, and the Deathstrike Missile + carrier for lols.
I was going to do them grey or black, but a friend suggested khaki/tan. I had a spray can of Army Painter Bone so used that as a sand-coloured base, and added stripes of P3 Bootstrap Leather, followed by a thinned wash of Army Painter Strong Tone to shade and dirty it up a bit. I'm going to let it dry overnight as I was fairy liberal! Tomorrow I'll do a quick highlight and call them done.
The purple on the gun casings is a company signifier, but also an easy way to show Genestealer Cult affiliation if I field them in my Cult army instead of my Guard. Each Russ can have its gun swapped out for Autocannons, Plasma Cannon or Battlecannon (couldn't be bothered to convert - will just say the two barrels fire smaller shells that add up to one battlecannon's worth of damage).
I had a little calamity in that the turret's connecting bit snapped off, as the paint undercoat made it stick and it broke when I turned the turret. I'll replace with a small piece of metal rod to avoid this in future. And probably do it on alllll the other turrets, aiieeee.
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@Huron Black Heart - you must show me yours when you start kitbashing!
Here's a little test assembly:
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This message was edited 4 times. Last update was at 2016/10/13 23:10:11
Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2016/10/14 01:03:12
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Veteran Knight Baron in a Crusader
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I adore the Lascannon, and all of your infantry is absolutely spot-on. I'm honestly envious of those Stormtroopers, they look too good.
Tanks are shaping up well too.
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3000pts Blood Angels (4th Company) - 2000pts Skitarii (Voss Prime) - 2500pts Imperial Knights (Unnamed House) - 1000pts Imperial Guard (Household Retainers)
2000pts Free Peoples (Edlynd Fusiliers) - 2000pts Kharadron Overlords (Barak Zilfin) - 500pts Ironweld Arsenal (Edlynd Ironwork Federation) - 1000pts Duardin (Grongrok Powderheads)
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2016/10/14 01:26:06
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Been Around the Block
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Those stormtroopers look awesome! Very well done!
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2016/10/14 06:00:42
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Pious Palatine
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Dude your tanks are awesome. Really unique looking, but instantly recognisable.
Amazing work!
EDC
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2016/10/15 14:32:07
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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May I ask what you used to make the Rough Rider Hunting Lances?
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2016/10/15 20:13:56
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Storm Trooper with Maglight
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 H.B.M.C. wrote:May I ask what you used to make the Rough Rider Hunting Lances?
I second this, thinking about having some rough riders for kill team
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2016/10/15 23:36:50
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Sure thing @HBMC
I started with a Cadian Sergeant Chainsword arm, stripes scraped off, and weapon chopped mostly off, leaving the handle, handguard and generator/engine bit. Then I chopped a Chaos Marauder Horsemen Spear in half, shaved all the studs off the haft, and glued either side of the cut-down Chainsword. To me, it gave the technological look needed but kept it sleek-looking and not top-heavy like gluing stuff to the blade can.
On several I braced the butt of the spear haft against the rider for extra strength when glued.
Painting update:
Finished a Russ hull, a Chimera hull, some weapons and mostly finished the Deathstrike Missile.
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2016/10/15 23:39:36
Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2016/10/16 00:17:01
Subject: Re:Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Your tanks have turned out really nice.
And I'm a big fan of your Deathstrike. It looks great. 
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2016/10/16 00:30:43
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Powerful Spawning Champion
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I love those tanks. Always inspiring to see someone do so much with things that aren't crazy expensive.
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2016/10/16 11:13:04
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Growlin' Guntrukk Driver with Killacannon
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Sweet, tanks are turning out really good! Wasn't sure if that model would cut it but you've pulled it off!
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2016/11/03 10:14:41
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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Very cool, I like the outriders conversions and the Bronekorpus tanks.
I'm going to have to pick some up myself.
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2017/02/18 01:09:31
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Painting Tanks! (13 Oct 2016)
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Mostly been working on Necromunda stuff lately, 'scuse the lack of updates. But I'm doubling back round to my Guard for a bit.
Tonight... Ratlings made from ancient Squats I found in a box, paintstripped, pulled apart and committed heresy upon!
The non original arms on the squad leader are from Empire Militia, with a bit of the forearm cut out and hand reattached.
The sniper rifles are Marine bolters with the grip and magwell removed, a few diameters of styrene tubing and some Green Stuff. A fun evening's construction, even if there was some swearing whilst waiting for gun barrels to dry to receivers and trying to keep them true!!! Yeah, they have no magazines... should I add backpacks and cable them up, imagine they're loaded round by round, or just not care?
Whaddya think? I've another six to make up some other time, too. Fewer original arms left so I'll have to get creative!
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2017/02/18 01:13:04
Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2017/02/18 01:58:55
Subject: Re:Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Squatlings! (17 Feb 2017)
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Ultramarine Land Raider Pilot on Cruise Control
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Very cool project. I love the variety of models you're using. Especially the deathstrike missile. That's quite a conversion.
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2017/02/26 01:00:48
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Squatlings! (17 Feb 2017)
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Thanks brushcommando! Junk became a model. I think it's because I was an Ork player in my youth... making random vehicles from stuff is now in my DNA.
Painted the Squatlings tonight. Daylight pics tomorrow but here's a teaser...
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Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2017/02/26 02:07:46
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Squatlings! (17 Feb 2017)
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Growlin' Guntrukk Driver with Killacannon
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Nice work on the guns.
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2017/02/26 06:28:58
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Squatlings! (17 Feb 2017)
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Guardsman with Flashlight
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This is great! Subbed!
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2017/02/26 09:49:02
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Squatlings! (17 Feb 2017)
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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This message was edited 4 times. Last update was at 2017/02/26 15:15:51
Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2017/02/27 06:19:39
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Squatlings! (17 Feb 2017)
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Otiose in a Niche
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I love what you're doing with the Bronekorpus tanks, fun little kits with a lot of uses.
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2017/02/27 06:45:27
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Squatlings! (17 Feb 2017)
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Pious Palatine
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Awesome the ratling snipers look wicked.
Your take on the Scions is awesome too, great idea!
EDC
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2017/02/27 14:11:25
Subject: Astra Militarum - All-plastic Praetorians kitbash blog - Squatlings! (17 Feb 2017)
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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@Kid_Kyoto they're super fun. You could probably get some good civiilian vehicles from them.
Ooh, they're also released a second model, an AA/artillery version! Only unemployment is stopping me pulling the trigger on more Bronekorpus funtimes...
Thanks @evildrcheese! I made a command squad last night... few belt bits to add and GS to tidy/finish, but largely done.
Yes, that guy is a bugler.
No, I didn't add a medic. Considered it, I have a nice model made, but one more gun is lots more fun!
No, I know that Tempestor Prime is far from optimal (too many points spent on a squishy chap) but he looks fancy and that's most important to me!
I've also been working on their adversaries... soooo many Nids. Should probably start a separate thread! This ugly chap is fully magnetised. Once I find all the arms in my bitz boz he'll have Scytals option and a Swarmlord mode too.
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This message was edited 5 times. Last update was at 2017/02/27 14:25:31
Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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Click below for plenty guardsmen 
